NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - May 18, 2015) - In the cacophony of phone launches that seems to happen on a daily basis, it’s becoming increasingly harder to stand out in the crowd. A host of features, dazzling cameras, and spectacular screen sizes are not enough -- a smartphone these days needs a little extra push. It needs style. It needs panache. It needs personality.

The new ASUS Zenfone 2 is all of that, in the palm of your hands, and will soon be available at B&H Photo. Beginning with an ultra-slim 3.9mm edge, and progressing to a 5.5 inch Full HD 1920 x 1080 screen, the phone is ready for the competition. Powered by a 2.3GHz 64-bit Intel® Atom™ processor and using a 6430 PowerVR 533 Mhz GPU, the phone also includes 4GB of dual-channel RAM and 802.11 ac Wi-Fi. It runs on the Android Lollipop (Android 5.0-5.1) OS.

But the camera is the pièce de résistance that impresses the smartphone crowd. A 13MP PixelMaster rear camera with an f/2.0 aperture lens lets you capture stunning high-res pics with zero shutter lag. Add to that a Super HDR backlight mode that quadruples the dynamic range for 400% more brightness, and a Super Resolution mode that can capture images at up to 52MP, and you may say goodbye top your point-and-shoot forever. All of that sounds like a drain on the battery, but with ZenFone 2, you can recharge up to 60% of your battery in just 39 minutes.

ASUS ZenFone 2 16GB Smartphone $199.99

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ASUS ZenFone 2 16GB Smartphone Highlights

• GSM / 4G LTE Capable
• 13MP Rear + 5MP Front Cameras
• 5-Element f/2.0 Lens + Dual LED Flash
• Quad-Core 2.3 GHz Intel Atom CPU
• 16GB Storage Capacity + 4GB of RAM
• 5.5" IPS LCD Display
• Full HD 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• microSDXC Expansion up to 64GB
• 3000mAh Battery + Dual SIM Card Slots
• Android Lollipop 5.0

You’ve been waiting for a smartphone like this, and here it is. The ASUS ZenFone 2 is set to knock the competitors on their collective ears and take the US by storm. Be part of this weather system when it hits.

ASUS ZenFone 2 64GB Smartphone Highlights

• GSM / 4G LTE Capable
• 13MP Rear + 5MP Front Cameras
• 5-Element f/2.0 Lens + Dual LED Flash
• Quad-Core 2.3 GHz Intel Atom CPU
• 64GB Storage Capacity + 4GB of RAM
• 5.5" IPS LCD Display
• Full HD 1920 x 1080 Resolution
• microSDXC Expansion up to 64GB
• 3000mAh Battery + Dual SIM Card Slots
• Android Lollipop 5.0

ASUS ZenFone 2 64GB Smartphone $299.99

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Asus ZenFone 2 ZE551ML US Version 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Sheer Gold)

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ASUS ZenFone 2 ZE551ML US Version 64GB Smartphone (Unlocked, Glamour Red)

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B&H Photo Video is an authorized ASUS dealer, with the most up-to-date Asus product information, product pricing and promotional offers. B&H carries a host of Asus products, which include laptops, tablets, smart watches, desktop computers, monitors, projectors and more.

Join the B&H live panel as we discuss the Asus Zenfone 2 launch, advances in mobile technology and mobile photography.

At the live event, ask us your questions about ASUS Zenfone 2 -- with the tag #BHPhotoLive -- for a chance to win a Zenfone 2 or a $250 B&H Gift Card!

About B&H Photo Video

As the world's largest source of photography, video and audio equipment, B&H Photo Video is known worldwide for its attentive, knowledgeable sales force and excellent customer service, including fast, reliable shipping. Visitors to the website can access a variety of enlightening articles and educational videos. B&H has been satisfying customers worldwide for over 40 years.

Customers making purchases on the B&H website can now make a split payment with multiple credit cards, a useful feature for those with limited credit on their individual cards. Previously, this method of payment was only available to customers when purchasing by phone or in store.

Many items can now be ordered online and picked up at our NYC Superstore. Add any qualifying items to your shopping cart and select STORE PICKUP. You will then have an opportunity to indicate who will be making the pickup, if it is someone other than yourself. You'll receive an email (up to 45 minutes) after completing your order, indicating that your order is ready for pickup at the B&H SuperStore.

The B and H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational photographic content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists, as well as photography industry experts. You can even view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost photographers and interviews with some of photography's most dynamic characters. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here.

When you're in Manhattan, take a tour of the B&H Photography SuperStore, located at 420 Ninth Avenue. The expo continues all year round in the camera kiosks at B&H. Featuring the newest cameras, the kiosks are manned by manufacturer representatives, who are there to guide you and demonstrate the latest photographic technology. With hundreds of products on display, the B&H Photo SuperStore is the place to test-drive and compare all the latest photography gear.

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